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MAUI (The Valley Island)     

Highlights

Tours and Activities

 MAUI LANDSCAPE:                                          

Maui is the second largest island in the Hawaiian Chain covering almost 720+ square miles.  The Valley Island of Maui has been voted the "Best Island in the World" according to the readers of Conde Nast Traveler, for the past seven (7) years and Travel & Leisure Magazine in 1999.  If there is one reason for Maui's enduring popularity it is it's diversity --
the island's uncanny ability to dazzle and soothe almost at the same time.

Maui attributes its name of the Valley Island to its two mountain ranges on the northern and southern sides of the island.  The West Maui Mountains is visible on the northern side of the island while on the southern side you will see the famous 10,000+ foot peak of Mount Haleakala. Most of the resorts on Maui are located on the southern and western coasts dotted with miles of white sand beaches.  Maui was originally two islands.   A flat, central isthmus-the "valley" connects the older West Maui Mountains to the eastern dormant volcano, Haleakala.  But into that space is packed long, sandy beaches, tropical rainforests, rolling green pasture lands, dryland forests, and spectacular rocky cliffs.

Maui is almost like seven islands in one, so incredibly diverse are its regions.  The sun-drenched savanna of the south.  The moon-like majesty of the Haleakala Crater, the world’s largest dormant volcano.  The waving fields of sugar cane in the fertile central valley.   The lush rain forests, waterfalls, taro farms, black sand beaches and blow holes on the long winding road to the "emerald" pastoral village everyone calls Heavenly Hana.  Yet with all this soothing beauty, for many visitors Maui is also about activities and challenges, and truly “going for it” every moment of their vacation.  You’ll have access to the natural wonders that soothe your soul and the heart pounding activities that take your breath away. 

The close proximity to Maui of the neighboring islands of Lanai and Molokai, both a part of Maui County, gives the feeling of being sheltered by a large, relatively calm lake. There is a coziness about seeing another island off in the distance. One you can almost reach out and touch. On any given day, you can hop on a ferry, small plane or catamaran and
spend time snorkeling off one of Lanai's beaches, or trekking the east end of Molokai with Hawaiian guides who are natives of the island.You can do this without ever having to go through the annoying process of packing and unpacking, or airports and check-in counters.

Maui's beaches are legend. Pristine and sheltered, especially on the leeward coasts, they have been lauded on top 10 lists for years. The beach fronting the Kapalua Bay Hotel is among the best. But you can't dismiss the stretch of white sand at Kaanapali, or the beaches of Kihei and the continuous coves at Wailea and Makena.

When Mark Twain visited the Valley Island of Maui in the 1800’s, he wrote, "I went to Maui to stay a week and remained five.  I never spent so pleasant a month before, or bade any place goodbye so regretfully.  I have not once thought of business or care or human toil or trouble or sorrow or weariness…and the memory of it will remain with me always."

 MAJOR ATTRACTIONS:

Haleakala National Park, Heavenly Road to Hana, Lahaina Town, Ho’okipa Beach, Maui Ocean Center, Iao Valley, Alexander & Baldwin Sugar Museum, Maui Tropical Plantation, Kahakuloa, Makawao & Upcountry Maui, Molokini Islet, Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Maui Tropical Plantation, Pa’ia Surf Town, Honolua Bay, Baldwin Home Museum, Halekii Heiau, Kaahumanu Church, Kanaha Bird Sanctuary, Kealia Pond National Wildlife Preserve, Kapalua, Kaumahina Park, Oheo Stream (Seven Pools), Puaa Kaa Park, Tedeschi Winery, Wailua Lookout, Hui No'eau Arts Center, Garden of Eden Botanical Garden, Whalers Village Museum, Hale Hoikeike Museum, Kipahulu's Oheo Pools, Bailey House Museum, Ke’anae Aboretum & Wai’anapanapa State Park and Caves.

MAJOR ACTIVITIES:                                                        

Wedding & Honeymoons, Whale watching, Golfing, Tennis, Hiking, Camping, Snorkeling, Scuba diving, Snuba, Fishing, Sunset Cruise, Catamaran Rides, Wine tasting, Surfing, Spa Treatments, Sugar Cane Train, Rainforest Trek, Ocean Rafting, Underwater Submarine Ride, Relaxation, Shopping, Helicopter Rides, Mountain Biking & Bicycling, Bodysurfing, Swimming, Lahaina Art Nights, Fine Dining, Camping, Wind Surfing, Cultural Events, Sailing, Sightseeing, Parasailing, Horseback riding and Kayaking.     

 MAJOR RESORT AREAS:

Wailea, Kapalua, Kaanapali, Kahana, Lahaina and Kihei.

 WEATHER:

The Average daily high temperature during the summer months is around 85 degrees and during the winter months around 80 degrees.   As you travel upcountry toward Mt. Haleakala the average temperature can get into the low 40’s.  Nighttime in Maui can bring the average temperature down about 15 degrees.   As with all the Hawaiian Islands, the Trade winds keep the summer and winter month’s predominately cooler. 

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Maui Highlights   

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                                                    Maui Tours & Activities                                                                           

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